Nurses aren’t often asked to create chronic wounds, but that’s part of RN Crystel Schuchmann’s line of work. After graduating from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a bachelor of nursing science, Schuchmann gained work in the Fraser Coast ...
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Report reveals areas for improvement in consumer-centred care
Australia should have a national vision for health that sets out the principles of consumer-centred healthcare. This was one of the points raised at a round table of about 35 health experts hosted by The George Institute for Global Health ...
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Health professionals learning to ALWAYS care for patients
During the summer break, semester two and four students from the bachelor of nursing at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle Campus, worked with the Fremantle Hospital and Health Service Accreditation Team to develop educational material for staff and ...
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Trial finds statins, hypertensives do help prevent heart attacks, strokes
International researchers, along with experts from Australia, have tested whether three treatment options prevent heart attacks and strokes. The team studied more than 12,000 people from 21 countries to evaluate drugs that can prevent cardiovascular diseases (CVD). They looked at treatments using ...
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Model expands approach to skin care
Australian researchers have put forward a Skin Safety Model that aims to offer a unified perspective on the precursors that contribute to potential iatrogenic skin injuries in older hospitalised adults. Jill Campbell, a PhD candidate at Queensland University of Technology ...
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